Is Werther's Original Maple Creme Soft Caramels Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 8 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

reduced minerals whey
2% of whey
butter
milk
cream
lactose
dry whole milk
condensed skim milk
natural and artificial flavors

reduced minerals whey

Dietitian note

Whey is a protein found in milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Glucose Syrup (from Wheat Or Corn), Sugar, Vegetable Oils (from Palm And Shea), Condensed Skim Milk, Sorbitol Syrup (from Wheat Or Corn), Dry Whole Milk, Lactose, Cream, Contains Less Than 2% Of Whey, Butter, Reduced Minerals Whey, Brown Sugar, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Sugar Cane Syrup, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Caramel Color, Hazelnuts. Contains: Milk, Soy, Shea Nut, Wheat And Hazelnuts. May Also Contain Almonds, And Other Tree Nuts.

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What is a Alpha-Gal Friendly diet?

An Alpha-Gal diet eliminates mammalian meat and products containing mammalian-derived ingredients to prevent allergic reactions in people with alpha-gal syndrome. This includes beef, pork, lamb, dairy products, gelatin, and certain medications derived from mammals. The condition involves a specific sugar molecule found in most mammals, often triggered after a tick bite. People may experience delayed allergic reactions 3-6 hours after consuming trigger foods. The diet focuses on safe alternatives like poultry, fish, and plant-based proteins. When followed carefully, often with guidance from an allergist or dietitian, it can prevent serious reactions while maintaining adequate nutrition.